Data Analyst (Engineering and Maintenance)

Hours: 37.5 per week Monday to Friday
Location: Hybrid working 3 days a week in Virgin Atlantic Hangar Exeter Road Heathrow airport Hounslow TW6 2PJ with occasional travel to our VHQ Crawley site.
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 17th July 2026

In a nutshell

This is your opportunity to build a career where data directly impacts how an airline operates every day.

As a Data Analyst within Engineering & Maintenance youll help shape how data is used to support decision-making across one of the most operationally critical areas of the business. Youll develop data models build dashboards and generate insights that help teams understand performance improve processes and make better-informed decisions.

Working alongside experienced analysts and leaders youll contribute to projects that improve efficiency strengthen data quality and support the delivery of reliable accessible insight across Engineering & Maintenance.

Day to day

• Analyse data to identify trends insights and opportunities across Engineering & Maintenance
• Build and maintain dashboards reports and data models to support operational decision-making
• Support cross-functional projects by providing timely accurate analytical input
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into data solutions
• Contribute to the development of internal tools workflows and reporting improvements
• Ensure data quality consistency and adherence to governance standards
• Present insights in a clear accessible way for a range of audiences

About you

• Demonstrable experience in data analysis BI reporting data modelling digital solutions or related data science work within a commercial or operational environment
• Broad technical aptitude and experience working across a range of analytical reporting or data science tools and technologies. Exposure to SQL Python R or similar tools would be advantageous
• Evidence of building and maintaining data models dashboards reports or user-focused data solutions that support business decision-making
• Proven ability to analyse data identify trends and translate findings into clear actionable outputs
• Experience working with stakeholders to understand requirements and support the delivery of analytical or digital solutions
• Strong attention to detail with a track record of ensuring data quality accuracy and consistency
• Ability to communicate technical outputs clearly to non-technical audiences
• Evidence of working collaboratively across teams and contributing to shared outcomes
  Experience working with cloud-based platforms and tools is essential (e.g. Databricks Power Platform Power BI Azure or similar)
• Exposure to internal digital tools data products or web-based applications would be beneficial
• Demonstrated willingness to learn develop and build capability within a data-driven and evolving technical environment
  

We review applications on a first-come first-served basis and may close the application window early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Be yourself Our differences make us stronger
Our customers come from all walks of life and so do our colleagues. Thats why were proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. At Virgin Atlantic we believe everyone can take on the world - no matter your age gender gender identity gender expression ethnicity sexual orientation disabilities religion or beliefs. We celebrate difference and everything that makes our colleagues unique by upholding an inclusive environment in which we can all thrive. So that everyone at Virgin Atlantic can be themselves and know they belong.

To make your journey with us accessible and individual to you we encourage you to let us know if youd like a little extra help with your application or if you have any individual requirements at any stage along your recruitment journey. We are here to support you so please reach out to our team () feeling confident that weve got your individual considerations covered.